Comcast's cell service is branching out. The company on Thursday announced that its Verizon and Wi-Fi-powered Xfinity Mobile service is now available nationwide in all Comcast service areas.

First launched in April, Xfinity Mobile costs $12/GB of data on the "By the Gig" plan, or $45/line for an "unlimited" plan. The unlimited plan throttles you after 20GB of data each month to just 1.5Mbps download speeds and 750Kbps upload speeds. Both plans require a subscription to Comcast's residential Xfinity Internet service.

The service works on Verizon's mobile network, and subscribers get access to 18 million Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots to use on the go.

"We created a unique mobile experience that's simple and saves customers money by connecting to our nationwide Wi-Fi network, and allows them to only pay for the data they use," Xfinity Mobile President Greg Butz said in a statement. "Now that we're available across all of our distribution platforms, including our retail locations in all of our markets, we look forward to introducing even more customers to Xfinity Mobile."

Comcast claims that most people can save 30 percent on their wireless bill with Xfinity Mobile compared to other providers. PCMag's Lead Mobile Analyst Sascha Segan in April reported that Comcast's rates are, indeed, "lower than what many people would be paying on legacy AT&T and Verizon family plans." He also pointed out that "Comcast's greatest challenge here is that everyone hates Comcast" because of their infamously horrible customer service.

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On the plus side, the company will let you switch between plans at will. So, if you start out paying by the gig and want to move to the unlimited option, you can switch during your billing cycle at no charge.

Comcast is offering iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and LGX Charge when you sign up to Xfinity Mobile. Prices are comparable to other major carriers; you'll be able to pay up front for your phone, or over a 24-month payment period.

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